Simulations Plus, Inc.
For the period ended May 31, 2025. Filed Jul 15, 2025.
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May 31, 2025 · Filed Jul 15, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-02-28; filed 2025-04-04.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-05-31; filed 2025-07-15.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Executive Overview
Current report
Our clients face many challenges. Developing new therapies is time-consuming and expensive, requiring an average of 10-15 years and an average cost of approximately $1.3-$2.8 billion to develop a single drug. Drug sponsors must prioritize not only efficacy and safety of the drug, but also issues like drug-drug interactions, inclusion of patients representative of the indicated population, regulatory approvals, minimization of animal testing, safety and compliance during clinical trials, and commercial success.
Current report
Our model-informed drug development (“MIDD”) software and services allow clients to use modeling and simulation to accelerate drug development, reduce the costs of R&D, comply with regulatory guidance and best practices, and increase confidence in the safety and efficacy of their drugs and biologics. Our adaptive learning solutions support the success of clinical trials by accelerating recruitment of an appropriate patient population, increasing retention of participants, and by driving competency and compliance with trial protocols, while our medical communications solutions provide support in obtaining regulatory approval and commercialization of drugs.
Current report
The Company was previously headquartered in Southern California; however, in support of the Company's remote work culture and plan to reduce excess office space to achieve its carbon footprint reduction targets, the Company fully exited four office locations in Lancaster, California; Raleigh, North Carolina; Buffalo, New York; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a result, the company moved its headquarters from Lancaster, California, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and also maintains a European office in Paris, France.
Current report
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 12%, to $2.7 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The increase for the three months ended May 31, 2025, was primarily due to a $0.5 million increase in expenses related to the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, partially offset by lower stock compensation of $0.1 million and lower sales commissions of $0.1 million.
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Impairments
Current report
During the third quarter of 2025, the Company identified the underperformance of revenue at ALI and MC relative to forecasts utilized in the purchase price allocation and the significant stock price decline in relative terms and in comparison to peers as a triggering event as of May 31, 2025, indicating goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets may be impaired. As a result of the impairment test performed, the Company determined goodwill, other intangibles and certain long-lived assets were impaired for its PBPK Services, QSP Software, QSP Services, ALI/MC Software and MC Services reporting units and recorded impairment charges of $0.3 million, $2.7 million, $2.2 million, $33.6 million and $38.4 million, respectively. No impairment was recognized as of May 31, 2024.
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Comparison of Nine Months Ended May 31, 2025 and May 31, 2024
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Overall gross margin percentage was 59% and 71% for the nine months ended May 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Gross margin decline is largely attributable to the underperformance of Pro-ficiency revenues.
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Impairments
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During the third quarter of 2025, the Company identified the underperformance of revenue at ALI and MC relative to forecasts utilized in the purchase price allocation and the significant stock price decline in relative terms and in comparison to peers as a triggering event as of May 31, 2025, indicating goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets may be impaired. As a result of the impairment test performed, the Company determined goodwill, other intangibles and certain long-lived assets were impaired for its PBPK Services, QSP Software, QSP Services, ALI/MC Software and MC Services reporting units and recorded impairment charges of $0.3 million, $2.7 million, $2.2 million, $33.6 million and $38.4 million, respectively. No impairment was recognized in May 31, 2024.
Current report
The benefit for income taxes was $6.2 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to an expense of $2.4 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The Company tax rate decreased to 8.9% mainly due to both the lower proportion of US taxable income vs France where the effective tax rate is significantly lower and tax benefits from discrete items, when compared to 21.1% for the nine months ended May 31, 2024.
Current report
The Company recorded impairment charges for its indefinite lived intangible assets for its QSP Software and ALI/MC Software reporting units of $0.9 million and $4.6 million, respectfully during the period ended May 31, 2025. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
Current report
The Company recorded impairment charges for its long-lived assets for its PBPK Services, QSP Services, ALI/MC Software, and MC Services reporting units of $0.3 million, $2.2 million, $15.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively during the period ended May 31, 2025. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
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Previous report
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $1.8 million, or 91%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024. This corresponds to a 6% increase in sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue. The increase was primarily due to higher efforts on event-related spending to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement of $0.8 million, a $0.2 million increase in expenses related to the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, a $0.2 million rise in sales commissions driven by higher sales, a $0.1 million increase in headcount costs, and a $0.1 million increase in accrued bonuses. This strategic investment in sales and marketing reflects our ongoing efforts to drive growth, strengthen market presence, and improve customer engagement.
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Comparison of Six months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024
Previous report
Overall gross margin percentage was 56% and 70% for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Previous report
The provision for income taxes was $0.5 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $1.7 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. Our effective tax rate decreased to 13% mainly due to disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options for the six months ended February 28, 2025, when compared to 22% for the six months ended February 29, 2024.
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Revenues increased by $4.1 million, or 23%, to $22.4 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $18.3 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $1.9 million, or 16%, increase in software-related revenue and a $2.3 million, or 34%, increase in service-related revenue when compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024. The software-related revenue increase of $1.9 million, or 16%, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from ALI of $0.9 million, higher revenues from QSP of $0.4 million, higher revenues from CPP of $0.3 million, and higher revenues from CHEM of $0.2 million. The service-related revenue increase of $2.3 million or 34%, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from MC of $2.3 million, higher revenues from CPP of $0.6 million, offset by lower revenue from PBPK of $0.5 million.
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Revenues increased by $1.8 million, or 10%, to $20.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $18.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $0.7 million, or 6%, in software-related revenue and a $1.1 million, or 17%, increase in service-related revenue when compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024. The software-related revenue increase of $0.7 million, or 6%, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from the Pro-ficiency acquisition of $0.4 million. The service-related revenue increase of $1.1 million or 17%, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from the Pro-ficiency acquisition of $2.0 million; however this was partially offset by a lower number of insufficient actionable projects and lower utilization from scientific staff.
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Cost of revenues increased by $8.3 million, or 85%, for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $2.9 million or 123%, increase in software-related cost and a $5.4 million or 73%, increase in service-related costs. The software-related costs increase of $2.9 million or 123%, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional amortization of $1.7 million as a result of the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, and $0.8 million of higher amortization of capitalized software cost, offset by a decrease of $0.3 million of fully amortized TSRL in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The service-related costs increase of $5.4 million or 73%, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional costs from MC of $3.1 million, and $1.6 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, due to the reorganization of our internal structure from divisions to business units. The $1.6 million increase in cost of revenues corresponds to the $1.6 million decrease in general and administrative expenses discussed below.
Current wording
Cost of revenues increased by $2.0 million, or 39%, for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $1.1 million or 81%, increase in software-related cost and a $0.9 million or 23%, increase in service-related costs. The software-related costs increase of $1.1 million or 81%, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional amortization of $0.8 million as a result of the acquisition of Pro-ficiency and $0.3 million of higher amortization of capitalized software cost driven by the release of GastroPlus in May 2024. The service-related costs increase of $0.9 million or 23%, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional costs from the Pro-ficiency acquisition of $1.6 million, and a $1.0 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, due to the FY24 reorganization, partially offset by $1.3 million of lower accrued bonuses due to Company performance, lower stock compensation expense of $0.2 million, and lower cost of revenues of $0.2 million due to lower revenues.
Previous wording
Gross profit remained consistent at $13.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024. The gross profit increased moderately in our software business by $0.6 million, or 6%, and decreased moderately for our services business by $0.7 million, or 25%, for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024.
Current wording
Gross profit decreased marginally to $13.0 million from $13.3 million, or 1.7% for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024. The gross profit decreased modestly in our software business by $0.4 million, or 4%, and increased moderately for our services business by $0.2 million, or 8%, for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024.
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Overall gross margin percentage was 59% and 72% for the three months ended February 28, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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Overall gross margin percentage was 64% and 71% for the three months ended May 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, due to the factors described above.
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We incurred $2.9 million of research and development costs during the three months ended February 28, 2025. Of this amount, $0.8 million was capitalized as part of capitalized software development costs and $2.1 million was expensed. We incurred $2.1 million of research and development costs during the three months ended February 29, 2024. Of this amount, $0.8 million was capitalized, and $1.3 million was expensed. Research and development spend increased by $0.8 million, or 38%, for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $0.5 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency. The overall increase of $0.8 million, or 38%, corresponds to a 1% increase in research and development expense as a percentage of revenue.
Current wording
We incurred $2.1 million of research and development costs during the three months ended May 31, 2025. Of this amount, $0.9 million was capitalized as part of capitalized software development costs, and $1.2 million was expensed. We incurred $2.1 million of research and development costs during the three months ended May 31, 2024. Of this amount, $0.8 million was capitalized, and $1.3 million was expensed. Research and development spend decreased by $0.1 million, or 2%, for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the three months ended May 31, 2024.
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General, and administrative (“G&A”) expenses decreased by $1.0 million, or 17%, to $4.6 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024. This corresponds to an 11% decrease in G&A expense as a percentage of revenue. The decrease is primarily driven by a $0.8 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, as referenced above, due to the reorganization of our internal structure from divisions to business units.
Current wording
General, and administrative (“G&A”) expenses decreased by $1.5 million, or 20%, to $6.1 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $7.7 million for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The decrease is primarily driven by a $1.0 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, due to the FY24 reorganization, reduction in bonus expense of $0.9 million, lower travel and entertainment expenses of $0.1 million, partially offset by $0.6 million expense related to a company wide employee summit.
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Total other income was $0.8 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to total other income of $0.8 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024. Interest income decreased by $1.2 million due to the use of cash from investment in debt securities to acquire Pro-ficiency and other income increased by $1.1 million due to changes in the fair value of the earnout liability related to the Immunetrics acquisition. The fair value of the earnout liability decreased, as no earnout payment is anticipated related to the second earnout measurement period.
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Total other income was $0.2 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to total other income of $2.0 million for the three months ended May 31, 2024. Interest income decreased by $1.4 million due to the use of cash from investment in debt securities to acquire Pro-ficiency and other income decreased by $0.6 million due to changes in the fair value of the earnout liability related to the Immunetrics acquisition. The fair value of the earnout liability decreased, as no earnout payment was earned in the second earnout measurement period.
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The provision for income taxes was $0.4 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024. Our effective tax rate decreased to 12% mainly due to disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options for the three months ended February 28, 2025, when compared to 23% for the three months ended February 29, 2024.
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The benefit for income taxes was $6.7 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, compared to an expense of $0.8 million for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The Company tax rate decreased to 9.1% for the three months ended May 31, 2025, when compared to 19.4% for the three months ended May 31, 2024. The decrease in the tax rate is primarily due to discrete expenses recognized during the three months ended May 31, 2025.
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Revenues increased by $8.6 million, or 26%, to $41.4 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $32.8 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $5.0 million, or 26%, increase in software-related revenue and a $3.6 million, or 26%, increase in service-related revenue when compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024. The software-related revenue increase of $5.0 million, or 26%, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from ALI of $2.6 million, higher revenues from QSP of $1.5 million, higher revenues from CPP of $1.0 million. The service-related revenue increase of $3.6 million, or 26%, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from MC of $4.2 million and higher revenues from CPP of $0.4 million, offset by lower revenue from PBPK of $0.6 million and lower revenue from QSP of $0.4 million.
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Revenues increased by $10.4 million, or 20%, to $61.7 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $51.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $5.7 million, or 18%, increase in software-related revenue and a $4.7 million, or 23%, increase in service-related revenue when compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The software-related revenue increase of $5.7 million, or 18%, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from the Pro-ficiency acquisition of $3.0 million, higher revenues from CPP of $1.0 million and higher revenues from QSP of $0.9 million as perpetual licenses sales increased. The service-related revenue increase of $4.7 million, or 23%, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional revenue from the Pro-ficiency acquisition of $6.2 million offset by lower revenue from PBPK of $0.8 million and lower revenue from QSP of $0.8 million due to soft market conditions.
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Cost of revenues increased by $4.2 million, or 83%, for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $1.2 million or 92%, increase in software-related cost and a $3.0 million or 80%, increase in service-related costs. The software-related costs increase of $1.2 million or 92%, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional amortization of $0.8 million as a result of the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, $0.4 million of higher amortization of capitalized software cost, offset by a decrease of $0.2 million of the Therapeutic Systems Research Laboratories (“TSRL”) agreement being fully amortized in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The service-related costs increase of $3.0 million or 80%, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024, was primarily due to additional costs from MC of $1.6 million, $0.2 million of higher accrued bonuses, and a $0.8 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, due to the reorganization of our internal structure from divisions to business units. The $0.8 million increase in cost of revenues corresponds to the $0.8 million decrease in general and administrative expenses discussed below.
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Cost of revenues increased by $10.3 million, or 69%, for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024. This increase is primarily due to a $4.0 million or 108%, increase in software-related cost and a $6.3 million or 56%, increase in service-related costs. The software-related costs increase of $4.0 million or 108%, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional cost of revenues of $3.0 million as a result of the Pro-ficiency acquisition out of which $2.5 million is from amortization of developed technology from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, and $1.0 million of higher amortization of capitalized software cost driven by the release of GastroPlus in May 2024, offset by a decrease of $0.4 million of fully amortized TSRL in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. The service-related costs increase of $6.3 million or 56%, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024, was primarily due to additional costs from the Pro-ficiency acquisition of $4.7 million, and $2.6 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, due to the FY24 reorganization. The $2.6 million increase in cost of revenues corresponds to the $2.6 million decrease in general and administrative expenses discussed below, partially offset by $1.2 million of lower accrued bonuses due to Company performance.
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Gross profit increased by $0.3 million or 1%, to $23.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $23.1 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. The gross profit increased in our software business by $2.1 million, or 13%, and decreased for our services business by $1.8 million, or 30%, for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the three months ended February 29, 2024.
Current wording
Gross profit remained relatively flat at $36.4 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $36.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. Gross profit increased in our software business by $1.7 million, or 6%, and decreased for our services business by $1.6 million, or 18%, for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024.
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We incurred $5.5 million of research and development costs during the six months ended February 28, 2025. Of this amount, $1.5 million was capitalized as a part of capitalized software development costs and $4.0 million was expensed. We incurred $4.3 million of research and development costs during the six months ended February 29, 2024. Of this amount, $1.8 million was capitalized and $2.5 million was expensed. Research and development spend increased by $1.2 million, or 28%, for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $0.9 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency. The research and development expense as a percentage of revenue remained consistent for the six months ended February 28, 2025 and February 29, 2024, respectively.
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We incurred $7.6 million of research and development costs during the nine months ended May 31, 2025. Of this amount, $2.4 million was capitalized as a part of capitalized software development costs and $5.2 million was expensed. We incurred $6.4 million of research and development costs during the nine months ended May 31, 2024. Of this amount, $2.6 million was capitalized and $3.8 million was expensed. Research and development spend increased by $1.2 million, or 18%, for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $1.2 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency.
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Sales and marketing expenses increased by $2.6 million, or 67%, to $6.6 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $3.9 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. This corresponds to a 4% increase in sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $0.8 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, $0.9 million in higher event-related spending to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement, increased sales commission of $0.3 million, and increased headcounts of $0.1 million. This strategic investment in sales and marketing reflects our ongoing efforts to drive growth, strengthen market presence, and improve customer engagement.
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Sales and marketing expenses increased by $2.9 million, or 46%, to $9.2 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $6.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase of $1.3 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency, $0.4 million in higher event-related spending to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement, increased headcount costs of $0.7 million, $0.3 million incurred to support our business development efforts, and increased sales commission to employees of $0.1 million.
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General, and administrative (“G&A”) expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 11%, to $9.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $11.2 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. This corresponds to an 11% decrease in G&A expense as a percentage of revenue. The decrease is primarily driven by a $1.6 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, as referenced above, due to the reorganization of our internal structure from divisions to business units, offset by an increase of $0.5 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency.
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General, and administrative (“G&A”) expenses decreased by $2.8 million, or 15%, to $16.1 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to $18.9 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The decrease is primarily driven by a $2.6 million shift from G&A expense to cost of revenues, as referenced above, due to the FY24 reorganization and a decrease in bonus expense of $1.2 million, partially offset by an increase of $0.9 million from the acquisition of Pro-ficiency.
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Total other income was $0.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to total other income of $2.3 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. $2.3 million of the decrease in interest income is attributable to the use of cash from investment in debt securities to acquire Pro-ficiency, partially offset by a $1.0 million increase due to the decrease in the fair value of the Immunetrics earnout liability, as no earnout payment is anticipated related to the second earnout measurement period.
Current wording
Total other income was $1.1 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to total other income of $4.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. $3.7 million of the decrease in interest income is attributable to the use of cash from investment in debt securities to acquire Pro-ficiency, partially offset by a $0.4 million increase due to the decrease in the fair value of the Immunetrics earnout liability, as no earnout payment is anticipated related to the second earnout measurement period.
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We continue to seek opportunities for strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. If one or more strategic opportunities are identified, a substantial portion of our cash reserves may be required to complete it. If we identify an attractive strategic opportunity that would require more cash to complete than we are willing or able to use from our cash reserves, we may consider financing options to complete the transaction, including obtaining loans or selling our securities. Additionally, our quest for strategic opportunities could result in a significant change to our liquidity position and/or our results of operations if any such opportunities are completed.
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We continue to seek opportunities for strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. If one or more strategic opportunities are identified, a substantial portion of our cash reserves may be required to complete the transaction. If we identify an attractive strategic opportunity that would require more cash to complete than we are willing or able to use from our cash reserves, we may consider financing options to complete the transaction, including obtaining loans or selling our securities. Additionally, our quest for strategic opportunities could result in a significant change to our liquidity position and/or our results of operations if any such transactions are completed.
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At February 28, 2025, the Company had $11.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, $10.4 million in short-term investments, and working capital of $36.0 million. Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investment-grade fixed-income securities, diversified among industries and issuers. The investments are U.S.-dollar-denominated securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to interest rate risk and credit risk. The settlement risk related to these investments is insignificant, given that the short-term investments held are primarily highly liquid investment-grade fixed-income securities and can readily be converted to cash when needed.
Current wording
At May 31, 2025, the Company had $27.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, $1.5 million in short-term investments, and net working capital of $41.6 million. Short-term investments consist of highly liquid investment-grade fixed-income securities, diversified among industries and issuers. The investments are U.S.-dollar-denominated securities. Our fixed-income investments are exposed to interest rate risk and credit risk. The settlement risk related to these investments is insignificant, given that the short-term investments held are primarily highly liquid investment-grade fixed-income securities and can readily be converted to cash when needed.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.4 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025. Our operating cash flows resulted in part from our net income of $3.3 million, offset by cash payments we made to third parties for their services and employee compensation. The changes in balances of assets of $6.2 million was primarily due to change in accounts receivables driven by higher revenues and invoicing that occurred closer to the end of the current quarter. The changes in liabilities balances of $1.2 million were primarily due to higher deferred revenues of $1.4 million driven by higher invoicing that occurred closer to the end of the current quarter and timing of revenue recognition.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.5 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025. Our operating cash flows resulted in part from our net loss of $64.0 million, offset by cash payments we made to third parties for their services, employee compensation, and non-cash impairment charges. The changes in balances of assets of $4.1 million was primarily due to change in accounts receivables driven by higher revenues and invoicing that occurred closer to the end of the current quarter and higher prepaid income taxes of $1.2 million driven by timing of cash tax payments. The changes in liabilities balances of $0.8 million were primarily due to higher deferred revenues of $2.3 million driven by higher invoicing that occurred closer to the end of the current quarter and timing of revenue recognition, and higher accounts payable of $1.1 million driven by timing of payments, offset by lower bonus accrual of $2.4 million driven by lower business performance.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.0 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024. Our operating cash flows resulted primarily from our net income of $6.0 million. In addition, $3.9 million related to changes in balances of operating assets and liabilities was added to net income and $3.9 million related to noncash charges was added to net income to reconcile to cash flow from operations. The changes in balances of other liabilities of $1.1 million were primarily driven by accrued liabilities of $2.4 million for investments, bonus accrual of $2.4 million, offset by $3.1 million of bonus payments and lower deferred revenues of $0.6 million. The changes in balances of prepaid expenses and other current assets are primarily due to increase in accounts receivables driven by timing of invoicing and an increase in prepaid expenses of $1.7 million.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.7 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. Our operating cash flows resulted primarily from our net income of $9.1 million. In addition, $3.0 million related to changes in balances of operating assets and liabilities was added to net income and $5.6 million related to noncash charges was added to net income to reconcile to cash flow from operations.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $1.6 million during the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the six months ended February 29, 2024. This decrease was driven by drivers as explained above for both comparative periods.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $0.9 million during the nine months ended May 31, 2025, compared to the nine months ended May 31, 2024. This decrease was driven by drivers as explained above for both comparative periods.
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Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended February 29, 2024, was $24.4 million, primarily due to purchase of short-term investments of $49.0 million, purchase of long-term investments of $58.0 million, and computer software development costs of $1.7 million, offset by the proceeds from maturities of short-term investments of $36.3 million.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2025, was $5.4 million, primarily due from maturities of short-term investments of $14.0 million and sale of short-term investments of $1.0 million, partially offset by the purchase of short-term investments of $6.5 million and computer software development costs of $2.1 million,
Previous wording
Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended February 28, 2025, was $2.5 million, primarily due to purchase of short-term investments of $5.0 million and computer software development costs of $1.3 million, offset by proceeds from maturities of short-term investments of $3.6 million.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2024, was $45.5 million, primarily due to the sale of investments for $45.1 million and maturities of short-term investments for $71.1 million. This was partially offset by purchase of short-term investments of $67.2 million and computer software development costs of $2.5 million.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended February 28, 2025, was $1.3 million, primarily due to cash settlement of $1.6 million from the holdback obligation related to the Immunetrics acquisition, offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options totaling $0.3 million.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended May 31, 2025, was $1.3 million, primarily due to cash settlement of $1.6 million from the holdback obligation related to the Immunetrics acquisition, offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options totaling $0.3 million.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities during six months ended February 29, 2024, was $2.1 million, primarily due to dividend payments totaling $2.4 million, offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options totaling $0.3 million.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities during nine months ended May 31, 2024, was $5.6 million, primarily due to dividend payments totaling $3.6 million and the first cash earnout payments in the aggregate amount of $2.5 million to the former equity holders and employees of Immunetrics, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options totaling $0.5 million.
Previous wording
During the quarter ended February 28, 2025, the Company completed the final payment of $1.6 million related to the holdback liability from the Immunetrics acquisition. Additionally, based on earned revenue for Immunetrics during the second earnout measurement period, the Company has assessed the fair value of the earnout liability to be zero. However, the final settlement with the sellers is pending, and while the Company does not anticipate any earnout payment, it is still subject to final determination.
Current wording
During the quarter ended February 28, 2025, the Company completed the final payment of $1.6 million related to the holdback liability from the Immunetrics acquisition. Additionally, based on Immunetrics' performance during the second earnout measurement period, the Company reassessed the fair value of the related contingent consideration and determined it to be zero as of February 28, 2025. In the quarter ending May 31, 2025, the Company reached a final settlement with the sellers, confirming that no earnout payment was due, consistent with the previously recorded assessment.
Previous wording
For the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively, we did not repurchase any shares of Company stock. As of February 28, 2025, $30 million remains available for additional repurchases under our authorized repurchase program. However, we are not obligated to repurchase any additional shares, and the timing, manner, price, and actual amount of further share repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including stock price, market conditions, other capital management needs and opportunities, and corporate and regulatory considerations. The share repurchase program has no expiration date but may be terminated at any time at our Board of Directors’ discretion.
Current wording
For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, we did not repurchase any shares of Company stock. As of May 31, 2025, $30 million remains available for additional repurchases under our authorized repurchase program. However, we are not obligated to repurchase any additional shares, and the timing, manner, price, and actual amount of further share repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including stock price, market conditions, other capital management needs and opportunities, and corporate and regulatory considerations. The share repurchase program has no expiration date but may be terminated at any time at our Board of Directors’ discretion.
Previous wording
Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant accounting policies for us include revenue recognition, accounting for capitalized software development costs, valuation of stock options, and accounting for income taxes.
Current wording
Our financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Critical Accounting Estimates for us include revenue recognition, accounting for capitalized software development costs, accounting for intangible assets and goodwill, valuation of stock options, business acquisitions and accounting for income taxes.
Previous wording
Software development costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 985-20, “Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed.” Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment for recoverability of capitalized computer software development costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are comprised primarily of salaries and direct payroll-related costs and the purchase of existing software to be used in the Company’s software products. Total capitalized computer software development costs were $0.8 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively, and $1.5 million and $1.8 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively.
Current wording
Software development costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 985-20, “Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed.” Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment for recoverability of capitalized computer software development costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are comprised primarily of salaries and direct payroll-related costs and the purchase of existing software to be used in the Company’s software products. Total capitalized computer software development costs were $0.9 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $2.4 million and $2.6 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively.
Previous wording
Amortization of capitalized computer software development costs is calculated on a product-by-product basis on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products, not to exceed five years. Amortization of software development costs amounted to $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively, and $1.6 million and $0.8 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively. We expect future amortization expense to vary due to variations in capitalized computer software development costs.
Current wording
Amortization of capitalized computer software development costs is calculated on a product-by-product basis on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products, not to exceed five years. Amortization of software development costs amounted to $0.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $2.4 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively. We expect future amortization expense to vary due to variations in capitalized computer software development costs.
Previous wording
Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is one level below or the same as an operating segment. As of February 28, 2025, the Company determined that it had six reporting units: CHEM, PBPK, QSP, CPP, MC, and ALI.
Current wording
Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is one level below or the same as an operating segment. As of May 31, 2025, the Company determined that it had nine reporting units: CHEM Software, PBPK Software, QSP Software, CPP Software, ALI/MC Software, PBPK Services, CPP Services, QSP Services, and ALI/MC Services.
Previous wording
As of February 28, 2025, the entire balance of goodwill was attributed to four of the Company's reporting units, CPP, QSP, ALI, and MC. Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. No impairment losses were recorded during the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively.
Current wording
As of May 31, 2025, the entire balance of goodwill was attributed to six of the Company's reporting units, CPP Software, CPP Services, QSP Software, QSP Services, ALI/MC Software, and MC Services. Intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. As a result of the quantitative impairment test performed, the Company determined goodwill was impaired for its QSP Software, ALI/MC Software and MC Services reporting units and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $1.8 million, $13.3 million and $36.7 million, respectively during the period ended May 31, 2025. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
Previous wording
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, or when the costs are for maintenance and minor modification of existing software products that do not add significant new capabilities to the products. These costs include salaries and benefits, laboratory experiments, and purchased software that was developed by other companies and incorporated into, or used in the development of, our final products.
Current wording
R&D costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, or when the costs are for maintenance and minor modification of existing software products that do not add significant new capabilities to the products. These costs include salaries and benefits, laboratory experiments, and purchased software that was developed by other companies and incorporated into, or used in the development of, our final products.
Previous wording
The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with ASC 718-10, “Compensation-Stock Compensation.” Under this method, compensation costs include the estimated grant-date fair value of awards amortized over the options’ vesting period. Stock-based compensation costs, not including shares issued to directors for services, were $1.6 million and $1.6 million, for the three months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively, and $3.3 million and $2.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, and February 29, 2024, respectively.
Current wording
The Company accounts for stock options in accordance with ASC 718-10, “Compensation-Stock Compensation.” Under this method, compensation costs include the estimated grant-date fair value of awards amortized over the options’ vesting period. Stock-based compensation costs, not including shares issued to directors for services, were $1.4 million and $1.7 million, for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $4.7 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
No impairment losses were recorded during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, respectively.